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Prime Video Sets Nicolas Cage’s Madden to Stream Nov. 18

Amazon MGM is pairing a brief early-November theatrical run with the Prime Video debut to position David O. Russell’s John Madden biopic for awards consideration.

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Oakland Raiders head coach John Madden, left, and owner Al Davis display the Super Bowl trophy in this Jan. 9, 1977 photo, after the Raiders' 32-14 victory over the Minnesota Vikings at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena.
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Overview

  • On Thursday, Aug. 6, 2026 Amazon MGM and Prime Video released a teaser announcing that Madden will stream worldwide on Prime Video on November 18, 2026.
  • The studio says the film will play a limited awards-qualifying theatrical window in early November rather than a wide national release to preserve awards eligibility.
  • Nicolas Cage stars as John Madden with Christian Bale as Raiders owner Al Davis and supporting roles for Kathryn Hahn, Sienna Miller, John Mulaney and Shane Gillis, directed and co-written by David O. Russell from a draft by Cambron Clark.
  • The official synopsis says the film follows Madden’s rise with the 1970s Raiders, his move into broadcasting, and the creation of the Madden NFL video game franchise.
  • The production has previously faced set-related controversy reported in May 2025 that studio sources have disputed, and the streaming-first release raises questions about theatrical strategy, awards positioning, and how fans in key markets will see the film.